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Awesome romance author Rumer Raines is back to share more about her writer life and tell us about her newest romance novel.

Great to have you here, Rumer.

What were some challenges in getting your first book published?

I was a publishing world virgin!  I honestly thought I would write a book, pick a cover, and go to Amazon to upload.  I had no idea that I needed a small team to put my books into the world.  Writing can be easy if you stay focused, but it is a business.

It is not always the easiest business either! I had to find an editor that I could trust, and of course, she had to be within my budget. Once she was done making changes to my story, I had to find a formatter. Who would have thought you couldn’t just upload to Amazon? The biggest challenge that I still face is Marketing. How do you promote your book without becoming salesy to the point where people start ignoring you?

Is anything in my book based on real life experience or all imaginary?

I am a real person with things that agitate me, but my books are all imaginary situations that I create. However, in each of the stories there are characters based on people I know in my real life. I am not sure why, but they tend to be people I don’t like.  These are the characters that will annoy you, or you may dislike. I will often put them in my stories, and they antagonize the characters, the same way they do me.

What project am I working on now?

I just released my fifth book in the Soul of the Sinner Series! I can’t believe that the Delucas’ stories have to end. I am currently starting another Mafia Romance. I haven’t decided if it will be stand alone or another series. I have two other stories that I am planning, and the characters won’t stop talking to me!

What other genre would you love to write?

I am so tempted to dip into the world of Erotica. I have a friend that writes Erotica, and I am so impressed by the storytelling she does. I thought erotica was all about sex, but there is so much more to it.  It’s a world of fantasy and sharing yourself with others.

What advise do you have for aspiring writers?

I would encourage anyone that would like to write to do it! Don’t sit by and make plans to do it in the future.  The future may never arrive, and there is never a perfect time.  When I originally started to write, I had a friend that was going to write with me.  We were going to do this together. We were friends creating our dream career.  She was never focused and never made the time to work towards the goal.  That friend is still “waiting” for the perfect time and I have five books published.

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Shiver of Deception by Rumer Raines

OLIVER
Money, power, women,
They make it look easy.
But being a mob boss isn’t so easy.

Running the club and calling the shots,
Makes for a satisfying life.
But I’m ready for more,
A wife,
A family,
Her.

Bryn is sexy, mysterious, and tough as nails.
But she’s hiding something,
Something that can destroy us all.
And a mob boss doesn’t rest easy,
When lives are on the line.

Now, I have to decide,
Power and money,
Or love and lust,
But is she someone I can really trust?

 ** A MAFIA ROMANCE**

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Learn More about Rumer Raines

When Soft & Sensual Become Rough & Rugged

Website:  www.rumerraines.com

FB page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/RumerHasIt/

Twitter https://twitter.com/RumerRaines

 

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